Fiji: Sports Education

Introduction

Fiji’s adventure capital, Pacific Harbor, is located less than an hour drive from Suva and sits along a beautiful stretch of coastline on the Southeast coast of Viti Levu. The area has a well-earned reputation among adrenaline lovers for its wide variety of activities including surfing, shark feeding and four-wheel-drive tours. More laid-back activities are also available for those who enjoy golf or fishing. Pacific Harbour’s offers lush rainforests, rivers and waterfalls and a pristine 2 km beach looking across Beqa Island with its famous lagoon and fire walkers.

The goal of this project, which takes place in both Suva and Pacific Harbour is to coach children in various sports and create an impact on their physical and psychological health. Sport has an important role in the development of young children, with great potential to affect their future.Through recreational activities, you are encouraged to build a relationship with the children and create a fun and action-filled program. Make a difference in the lives of young people growing up in Fiji, learn about life as a teacher and contribute to education’s role in achieving sustainable development.

Daily Life

Depending on your previous skills and experience, you might take part in all or parts of the program activities, such as teaching sports rules and the basics of different games, showing examples of sports, organizing sports-related activities, playing with the children and teaching respect and fair play.

You will have an opportunity to teach education-based concepts to different age groups and different levels. You are encouraged to be as creative as possible in the way you share your knowledge and express your interest and enthusiasm about sports. The children in the nearby community come after school hours and are grouped in teams. Together with a local coach, you will train and work with these young sportsmen, who might one day represent their country on an international level! After the workouts, there is time to enjoy some refreshments together with your students.

Your daily schedule includes teaching and coaching during morning sports classes at the local school. After lunch you will teach and coach in the Sport Academy in the village. The day will end with delicious dinner and time to relax at the centre and spend time with your fellow volunteers.

Travel & Accom.

During your program you will stay in our centre located in the greater Pacific Harbour area. The dorm-style bedrooms at the house are shared and single-gender, with access to hot-shower bathrooms. The rooms have wall fans for cooling and there are refrigerators at the centre for the participants to use. There is wi-fi available; however, the speed and quality may not be always at the highest level.

All participants are expected to be environmentally conscious and to use all resources mindfully especially water, paper and electricity. Every participant is responsible for cleaning up after themselves and contributing to keeping the accommodations neat and tidy.

There are three meals served on weekdays and two meals on the weekends. Breakfast is western style while lunch and dinner are typical Fijian meals. Tea, coffee and water is available at all times.

Within a 5-10 minutes radius from the centre you can find many ATMs, a local supermarket and a local shop where you buy a SIM card for your mobile phone. Suva is about an hour away by car and Navua is only 10 minutes away.

Requirements

• Minimum age 18.
• A keen interest in sports education and willingness to teach different kinds of sports.
• Physical fitness and an open mind to work with the local coach.
• Basic English language skills.
• Minimum 2 weeks commitment 
• CRB Police check (or equivalent) showing that you have no previous criminal convictions
• Necessary vaccinations, flight & visas.
• Full travel & medical insurance – full assistance provided in arranging everything you will need if you choose our Premium Support Upgrade

Costs

€550 Euros per week

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** All payments incur a 5% bank transfer fee
*** Placements are confirmed with a 1 week deposit, minimum 2 weeks booking

What’s Included:

Project Fee includes food, accommodation, airport pickup, orientation, in-country support and project activities.

Private rooms are available for an additional €100 per week.

What’s not included:

Flights, insurance, visas (if applicable) and vaccinations. Full assistance will be provided in getting all these arranged if you choose our Premium Support.

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We understand there’s a great deal to plan and organise for your trip. When booking a Placement, many of our participants choose to purchase our Premium Support Upgrade to benefit from the expertise, knowledge and experience of our Project Coordinators.

We can provide the personal advice you need to ensure your trip is organised with excellence and planned with efficiency; ensuring the very best experience possible. Read more about how we can help you.